L-Lysine
L-Lysine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
L-Lysine (abbreviated as Lys or K) is an α-amino acid with the chemical formula HO2CCH(NH2)(CH2)4NH2. This amino acid is an essential amino acid, which means that humans cannot synthesize it. Its codons are AAA and AAG. L-Lysine is a base, as are arginine and histidine. The ε-amino group acts as a site for hydrogen binding and a general base in catalysis. Common posttranslational modifications include methylation of the ε-amino group, giving methyl-, dimethyl-, and trimethyllysine. The latter occurs in calmodulin. Other posttranslational modifications include acetylation. Collagen contains hydroxylysine which is derived from lysine by lysyl hydroxylase. O-Glycosylation of lysine residues in the endoplasmic reticulum or Golgi apparatus is used to mark certain proteins for secretion from the cell.
Insures the adequate absorption of calcium; helps form collagen ( which makes up bone cartilage & connective tissues); aids in the production of antibodies, hormones & enzymes. Recent studies have shown that L-Lysine may be effective against herpes by improving the balance of nutrients that reduce viral growth. A deficiency may result in tiredness, inability to concentrate, irritability, bloodshot eyes, retarded growth, hair loss, anemia & reproductive problems.
| Trade Name | L-Lysine |
| Availability | Over the counter |
| Generic | Lysine |
| Lysine Other Names | L-Lysin, L-Lysine, Lysina, Lysine, Lysine acid, Lysinum |
| Related Drugs | acyclovir, valacyclovir, Valtrex, turmeric, Zovirax, Ginkgo Biloba, saw palmetto |
| Type | |
| Formula | C6H14N2O2 |
| Weight | Average: 146.1876 Monoisotopic: 146.105527702 |
| Groups | Approved, Nutraceutical |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
L-Lysine is an amino acid commonly found as a component of total parenteral nutrition.
Supplemental lysine has putative anti-herpes simplex virus activity. There is preliminary research suggesting that it may have some anti-osteoporotic activity.
L-Lysine is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Weight Loss, Weight Gain, Amino acid supplementation
How L-Lysine works
Proteins of the herpes simplex virus are rich in L-arginine, and tissue culture studies indicate an enhancing effect on viral replication when the amino acid ratio of L-arginine to lysine is high in the tissue culture media. When the ratio of L-lysine to L-arginine is high, viral replication and the cytopathogenicity of herpes simplex virus have been found to be inhibited. L-lysine may facilitate the absorption of calcium from the small intestine.
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Elimination Route
Absorbed from the lumen of the small intestine into the enterocytes by an active transport process
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